Graphing Inequalities

Front

What does the inequality x < -4 represent on a number line?

Back

It represents all numbers less than -4, shown with an open dot at -4 and a line extending to the left.

Front

When graphing an inequality, what symbol indicates an open dot?

Back

The symbols < and > indicate an open dot.

Front

What does the inequality b ≤ -2 mean on a graph?

Back

It means b is less than or equal to -2, shown with a closed dot at -2 and a line extending to the left.

Front

What does the inequality a ≥ 11 represent on a number line?

Back

It represents all numbers greater than or equal to 11, shown with a closed dot at 11 and a line extending to the right.

Front

What does the inequality x ≥ 3 indicate?

Back

It indicates that x is greater than or equal to 3, shown with a closed dot at 3 and a line extending to the right.

Front

What is the difference between ≤ and < in graphing?

Back

≤ includes the number (closed dot), while < does not include the number (open dot).

Front

How do you graph the inequality x > 5?

Back

Use an open dot at 5 and draw a line extending to the right.

Front

What does the inequality b > -2 mean?

Back

It means b is greater than -2, shown with an open dot at -2 and a line extending to the right.

Front

What is the meaning of the inequality x < 4?

Back

It means x is less than 4, shown with an open dot at 4 and a line extending to the left.

Front

How do you represent the inequality a ≤ 11 on a number line?

Back

Use a closed dot at 11 and draw a line extending to the left.